Switch Leader Podcast

Series Overview: The Calling

This week we talk about the vision behind our new series "The Calling: How to Discover Your God Given Purpose". Be sure to listen and prepare, this series presents a lot of long term potential for you and your students.

 

Series Bible Plan - The Calling: How to Discover Your God Given Purpose

Relational Context: The ”No Switch IRL” Opportunity

There is no Switch IRL this week, but what does that really mean? Kaitlyn Caffrey and Josh Baldwin dive into the opportunity that is created when Switch doesn't meet in the building. 

It’s Time to Grow Your Small Group

The leadership principles that help you grow a small group are the same ones that help you grow anything. James Meehan and Josh Baldwin talk about practical ways to grow your small group, and in doing so, grow your influence and your ministry. 

Leading Your Students by Setting the Tone and Holding the Line

Let's be real, Switch is a blast and often leaves us feeling more blessed by the experience than we expected! However, working with rowdy and often awkward teenagers can be it's own challenge. This week Josh Baldwin and James Meehan talk about how to lead your students by "Setting the Tone" and "Holding the line".

How to Respond to Questions About Sexuality Gracefully, Truthfully, and Appropriately

This week Josh Baldwin and James Meehan talk about how to respond to questions about sexuality. In May of this year, we recorded an episode called "The Idol of Sexuality", in which we talked more about the theology behind our beliefs on sexuality. This weeks episode is designed to be more of a Q&A to help answer some common questions that you may be asking. 

Gen. 1 Mindset: Lessons From a Portable Church

This week Josh Baldwin and Youth Pastor Zachary Dyck apply an episode from The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast directly to Switch. Are you a Gen. 1, Gen. 2, or Gen. 3 Switch leader? How does your generation influence your leadership? 

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it's the topic of our podcast this week. Thanks to Youth Pastor, Tanner Newman, and Counselor, M'Lea Cole, for joining us this week. We'll talk through some of the signs we can be looking for in students who may be at risk, as well as how we can help. M'Lea Cole is a Counselor at Thrive Christian Counseling in Edmond, Oklahoma. Thanks to Thrive for continuing to provide support and training for Switch Leaders throughout Life.Church!

Let’s Teach Our Students to Read the Bible

The bible is full of wisdom, but we recognize that it's not an easy book for students to just pick up and read. This week Josh and Kaitlyn talk about how we can be intentional to help students grow their passion for studying God's word. 

 

Referenced Bible Plan: How To Read The Bible 101

Series Overview: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this series we'll be helping student's see the bible through a fresh lens, and hopefully help them learn how to better study the bible.

It is highly recommended that in preparation for this series all Switch leaders and students read this bible plan: How To Read The Bible 101

Mobilizing Your Students To Change The World

This week in Switch, our students will have the opportunity to be a SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTOR before they ever leave the building! And I can almost promise, it's not how you think. Be sure to listen to this weeks podcast so you're ready for what's coming!